2007 KIA Spectra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Spectra years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 KIA Spectra. That is the most of any Spectra model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (56 complaints, 37%), typically at around 86,400 miles. Complaints mention 22 crashes, 6 fires, 20 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 152owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 22complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 KIA Spectra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 56 | 37% | 86,400 | “air bag” (50%) | $1,950 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 11% | 60,434 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 16 | 11% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 10% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 12 | 8% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 8% | 41,876 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 5% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 5% | 104,982 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 5% | 31,083 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 4% | 76,250 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 3% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 3% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 3% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 3% | 80,803 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 3% | 92,339 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 3% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 2% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | 3,800 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 1% | 77,712 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 97,963 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 KIA Spectra recalls (1)
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Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: Kia is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 spectra ld vehicles manufactured from november 7, 2003, through march 6, 2007, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. There is a possibility that corrosion of the fuel tank straps which hold the tank may occur as a result of prolonged exposure to road salt. As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may separate allowing the fuel tank to contact the ground and possibly disrupt the integrity of the tank.
Risk: The fuel tank can fall from the vehicle and strike the ground which could cause a fuel leak. Leaking fuel can create a fire hazard.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps and attaching hardware with new zinc coated parts. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on june 6, 2011. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Occupant Classification System (PE15031) — opened Sep 1, 2015, closed Feb 11, 2016.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Passenger Air bag sensor light has come on and stayed on. Took to AutoZone and have them put it on the code reader and said it was something faulty in the sensor mat under the seat.
I purchased my 2007 Spectra5 used with 155,000 miles on it. The engine had no codes or any stored codes. It ran fine until I filled it up with gas. I DO NOT overfill the tank because I understand EVAP issues. After filling up the vehicle would stall at idle and occasionally lose power (momentarily)…
I first noticed my air bag light (the one by the clock) coming on and off when my granddaughters weight went from under weight to appropriate weight to ride in the front seat. It would come on and off as she would adjust herself or move around in the seat. Sometimes it would stay on or sometimes it…
I was drive my 2007 Kia Spectra EX in Bakersfield, CA. All of a sudden I parked my car at the gas station, I filled the car up, and I tried putting the transmission into drive but the car would not go forward. I went and searched why the car would not go forward, and I found out other Kia Spectra…
Doors LOCK and UNLOCK on their own. I have been locked out numerous times, some with the engine still running.I brought car to Kia numerous times, and was told there was nothing that could be done, it was a manufacturing defect. I feel this could prevent a very serious problem , both in a…
Other KIA Spectra years
← 2006 Spectra · 2008 Spectra →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Spectra | 114 | 0 |
| 2008 Spectra | 121 | 0 |
| 2007 | 152 | 1 |
| 2006 Spectra | 100 | 1 |
| 2005 Spectra | 103 | 2 |
| 2004 Spectra | 71 | 1 |
| 2003 Spectra | 90 | 0 |
| 2002 Spectra | 92 | 0 |
| 2001 Spectra | 40 | 0 |
| 2000 Spectra | 23 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 KIA Spectra?
Owners most often report air bags, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 56 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 KIA Spectra?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 KIA Spectra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Spectra model years, the 2007 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.